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Agriculture-Now that’s something to sing about! |
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Agricultural film |
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Agriculture
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Ag Related Sites to Visit in Southern CA |
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Annual Festivals with an Agricultural Theme |
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Beef |
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Bees and Honey |
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Colleges with
Agricultural Majors in Southern CA
Information on various
topics or references |
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Environmental
Related Topics |
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Food and its Production Resources |
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Fruits, Nuts, and Veggies |
Almonds
CA Apple
Commission
US Apple Association
CA Avocados
Carrots
Grimmway Farms
Carrots-history, nutrition, and games.
Bolthouse Farms
Carrots etc., information, recipes, and games.
CA Figs
Info on history, nutrition, and recipes
CA Pistachios
Recipes, nutrition, and history.
Grapes
Pumpkin Circle Video and Book
(English & Spanish) Depicts life in the pumpkin garden, free video clip to watch,
classroom lessons, etc.
WalnutsCherries
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Gift Ideas - Give the Gift of Agriculture |
avwinery.com
Wines, buffalo meat, and gift baskets.
underwoodfamilyfarms.com
Fruit baskets, vegetable gift baskets, combo gift baskets.
kilcoynelilacfarm.com
Lilac flower arrangements.theluffafarm.com
A farm that grows luffa sponges? Gift baskets available.
ecke.com
Poinsettias, etc.
www.historictrees.org
Trees are available for purchase. They reflect various subjects such as landmarks,
children’s favorites, authors and artists. (For example, for Elvis Presley fans~ you
can purchase a Southern Magnolia tree seedling that is descended from the tree growing at
Graceland).
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Health
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Magazines and Newsletters |
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Junior Programs, Games, Contests, and
Agriculture |
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Pests and Management in
Agriculture |
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School
Garden Curriculum Resources |
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State
Departments, County Offices, and Organizations |
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Teachers
Links to more Ag Related Educational Resources |
Acorn Naturalists
Trail, Classroom literature and Science
Books, kits, and other educational material for purchase. Topics include animals,
environmental education, field guides, new teaching ideas, puppets, etc.AGdayLA
A special event designed to educate students about our state's number one industry,
agriculture! Organized by the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, the L.A.
County Farm Bureau, L.A. Chapter of California Women for Agriculture, and the 48th
District Agricultural Association.
Ag in the Classroom
Various topics for students and teachers.
Ag is Our Bag
Events and curriculum from the 48th District Agricultural Association.
AIMS Education Foundation
Activities Integrating Math and Science.
Bread
Classroom activities, resources, and links.
CA Foundation for Ag in the Classroom
Various lesson plans.
CA Integrated Waste Management Board
A vermin-composting guide for teachers - The Worm Guide.
Crop Science Society of America
Info on career ideas and resources.
Diary-3 A Day
Grants, Dairy products, and nutrition lessons
EARTHBOX
Have your students experience firsthand the benefits of agriculture by producing
their own fruits and vegetables.
Educating About Agriculture
Educational information, activities, and lesson plan ideas.
Environment-
Worms Eat Our Garbage
Classroom activities for a better environment
Environmental issues, videos for purchase, and
resources
Growing a Nation
The story of American Agriculture
Includes a timeline and historical information Grades 7-adult.
LA County Fair Lesson Plan
Supplements
National 4 H Council
National Science Teacher’s Association
Nutrition related topics
Providing free activities, etc to teachers.
University of CA Cooperative Extension
Resource for Ag questions, sometimes has funding sources.
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TV Shows
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U Pick
Fruit
Some farms also offer farm tours for students and
families. (Also refer to the “Ag related sites to see” and
“Annual festivals with an Ag theme” for additional field
trip or family outing ideas).
The following web links provide farms and orchards located throughout Southern CA where
you, your family, and friends can pick seasonal fruits and vegetables. Some sites also
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Variety
of Ag Related Topics |
| Ag Info, Markets, Auctions, and Commentary Ag’s portal to information, products, and services
The CA Alfalfa and Forage Association
The American Phytopathological Society
The study of plant diseases, resources, and career info.
CA Agricultural Aircraft Association
The role of aviation in agriculture.
Birds
Chino Valley Ranchers
Farm Weather
Keep food safe from Bacteria
NSDA – Natural Resources Conservation
Service
Organic Farmers
Online
University of Illinois Extension
A section for teachers, parents, and students, with interactive learning games for
children.
Workers Compensation Insurance
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Water
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